A stretch of the A53 in Stoke-on-Trent is currently closed due to a "structural issue" affecting a building.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has confirmed that Leek New Road is currently closed between Spa Street and Stanway Avenue.

Drivers have been advised to allow extra time and follow diversion routes.

The city council said that they will be removing part of the roof after the Dangerous Structures team made multiple attempts to contact the building owner, but received no response.

A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: "We will be removing part of the roof, which involves stripping the tiles and removing the weight causing the structural issue.

"We will continue to contact the building owners.

"We cannot confirm when the road will reopen. We appreciate this is frustrating for road users, but our priority remains securing the building to enable us to reopen the road."

Earlier today, the city council also said that some bin collections in the area may be affected by the road closure.

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A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council added: "The road closure along Leek New Road may affect some bin collections in the area.

"Please leave your bins out and our crews will collect them as soon as possible.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding."